Julio Ramirez Montañez

1. Title of the study

2. Introduction to the study

3.Research procedures

4. Potential contributions of the

study

5. Appendices
 Conveys key Provides a Serves as a
concepts of the framework for conceptual point of
study continued reflection reference
 Four 2.1 Purpose
sections statement
A clearly written,
concise statement
2.2 Purpose
that sets the stage
statement
for the rest of the
plan

2.3 Framing the

study

2.4 Initial research

question

2.5 Related
literature
 An attempt to demonstrate the
relevance of the study using a frame of
reference to which the reader can relate

Describes the contribution of the study

to existing theory, educational policy, or
the solution of a practical problem
 Specifying research
questions is difficult at this
stage given the ongoing,
emergent nature of
qualitative research

Linked closely to the theory,

policy, or practical problem
used to frame the study

Obj. 4.5
Links the study to any underlying assumptions and theories related to the initial
research question

Accomplishes several things

a. Assesses the researcher’s preparedness to conduct the study
b. Identifies potential gaps in the literature
c. Suggests promising educational practices
d. Refines the initial research question
e. Embeds the research questions in “guiding hypotheses”

Obj. 4.5
Eight sections
• Description of the overall approach and rationale for the study
• Site and sample selection
• Researcher’s role
• Data collection methods
• Data management methods
• Data analysis strategies
• Trustworthiness features
• Ethical considerations
Obj. 4.6
 Identifies the qualitative
Provides the rationale for Provides a link to the
approach (e.g., ethnography,
why the particular approach appropriate literature on
historical study, grounded
is appropriate research methods
theory, etc.)

Obj. 4.6
 Describes the rationale for
choosing the particular
sample

Describes the process for

gaining entry to the site

Describes the site

Discusses the likelihood of

building trusting relationships
with the participants
Obj. 4.6
Describes any negotiations needed to gain entry to the site

Discusses participants’ expectations in terms of reciprocity

Data collection methods

• Describes the fieldwork techniques and tools for collecting data
• Identifies multiple data sources

Obj. 4.6
Describes how the study will contribute to an
understanding of the phenomenon being studied

Provides a link from the possible implications of

the study to the broader framework under which
the study was begun
Provide information Internal Sample of
helpful in assessing Proposed
Sample Review Board data
the value and Timeline table of
feasibility of the consent form (IRB) collection
contents
study approval protocols